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JESSICA BARBER

Saint John

Summary

Knowledgeable, certified teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics and support students' social and emotional learning.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Butterflies & Bumblebees Daycare
08.2022 - Current
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.

Supply Teacher – Grades K-5

Anglophone South School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performing the duties of the classroom teacher

Long Term Supply Teacher

Centennial Elementary School (ASD-S)
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Designing lesson plans for all subject areas
  • Modifying curriculum content to meet the needs of all students
  • Assessing student learning and re-focusing lessons when necessary
  • Implementing a classroom management plan to promote best behavior

Administrator / Early Childhood Educator

Curious Kids Childcare – Townsview Preschool and After School
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Planning and implementing hands on, creative, play based and age appropriate learning activities for preschool and after school programs
  • Following the NB Early Learning Centre regulations and standards to ensure a safe, caring environment conducive to early learning
  • Completing administrative duties, collecting payments, training support staff, and maintaining collaborative relationships with parents

Supply Teacher – Grades K-8

Anglophone West School District
10.2010 - 01.2016

Performing the duties of the classroom teacher

Long Supply Teacher - Kindergarten

Woodstock Centennial Elementary School (ASD-W)
04.2014 - 06.2014
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

St. Thomas University

Bachelor of Arts - English, Developmental Psychology

St. Thomas University

NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care - undefined

Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR & AED -

Life Start First Aid Training
08-2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Nackawic High School

Skills

  • Sociable and willing to collaborate with others
  • Values meaningful relationships with children, parents, and co-workers
  • Patient, caring, responsible
  • Organized, punctual, and detail oriented
  • Creative thinker and problem solver
  • Classroom management skills
  • Parent-teacher communication

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Butterflies & Bumblebees Daycare
08.2022 - Current

Supply Teacher – Grades K-5

Anglophone South School District
09.2019 - 03.2020

Long Term Supply Teacher

Centennial Elementary School (ASD-S)
09.2019 - 11.2019

Administrator / Early Childhood Educator

Curious Kids Childcare – Townsview Preschool and After School
01.2016 - 06.2018

Long Supply Teacher - Kindergarten

Woodstock Centennial Elementary School (ASD-W)
04.2014 - 06.2014

Supply Teacher – Grades K-8

Anglophone West School District
10.2010 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English, Developmental Psychology

St. Thomas University

NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care - undefined

High School Diploma - undefined

Nackawic High School

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

St. Thomas University

Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR & AED -

Life Start First Aid Training
JESSICA BARBER